Can I sue for wrongful terminationand severance pay after being fired for refusing to lie on my boss’s behalf to the workers compensation board?

Can I sue for wrongful terminationand severance pay after being fired for refusing to lie on my boss’s behalf to the workers compensation board?

I have worked in a retail store full-time for 2 1/2 years. During that time my boss refused to give pay stubs or W2 forms to full time employees. I was recently fired for refusing to lie to the workers compensation board on her behalf when they filed a large judgment against her. She promised me a severance package and later refused to give it to me stating she was disappointed that I didn’t help her out. Since the promise was verbal and I get paid in cash. Do I have a right to see for wrongful termination and a severance package.

Asked on March 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York

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