Legal analysis: the boss sold the company and the employees didn't get compensation. When the boss sells the company, the investor changes, which does not affect the performance of the labor contract. The new investor shall inherit the rights and obligations of the original investor without paying economic compensation.
Legal basis: Article 33 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law. Changes in the name, legal representative, principal responsible person or investor of the employing unit shall not affect the performance of the labor contract.