there are very few laws that relate to paying of leave except those for family leave, discrimination, etc. If your company has a conversion policy, ask to convert it to sick leave if they will allow it or write the company in CA and see if they will pay out your leave (they probably will say you were informed of leave policy at orientation or with a company handout which was probably in a PILE of company handouts but nonetheless, given to you). At least if they let you convert it you will be prepared for an emergency illness. You might also ask about donating it to a sick leave pool if they have one (if you join, you get the benefits too). Good luck. Unless you’re with a government entitiy, you have little or no protection on leave. As a last resort, you might consult a union rep if you are eligible for that service…I believe New Jersey has stronger unions than where I live which is Florida…not much protection here! If you are employed by a private corporation and not a government entity, your protection derives from company policy and, for eligible class employees, through union appeals. For nonunion, it’s a human resources issue and the person in personnel who handles benefits issues would be the one to ask. Supervisors should know but sometimes transfer people may come with different sets of rules that local supervisors MIGHT not know about…that’s a big maybe. Good luck!

Complain to your boss, then his boss, then his boss, etc. You may have to write many many letters. Stay with it, and be respectful about it, but firm. You earned it and you deserved it. Also, don’t forget to take your tax deduction on your moving expenses if you can!