How do i find someone willing to take on a personal injury case based on negligence involving a government agency

In addition to what was previously stated, you should keep in mind that there is a 6 month claim requirement prior to suing governmental agencies...

Am I due back pay from my employer for holidays which were not paid?

Assuming there is no issue of reporting time, or a contract/company policy/union agreement, then the answer is no.

Does California require a senior citizen to continue to look for work after a lay-off in order to collect unemployment benefits

If you are not looking for work, you are neither unemployed nor underemployed, you are retired. Have you considered filing for retirement benefits?

In addition to what was previously stated, there may be relevant language in your lease.

My boss lied to corporate and said that I quit when I didn't, what can I do?

Assuming the terms of your employment are "at will", and there is no contract to the contrary, the answer is no.

Is it legal for a person to video you in public while you are at work to see if you are where you said you were going.

Yes. The operative word in your question is "public".

What kind of attorney do I need to draft me a power of attorney?

In addition to what the others previously stated, any competent estate planning attorney can assist in this regard as well.

You could initiate a fee dispute through your local county bar association.

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Need to appeal California labor commissioner deceision that I'm not an exempt employee.

Contact a competent employment attorney ASAP. You've identified the practice area as "Appeal" and have only received 1 response in 7 days. I...

Do I pay the collection agency ? What are my options?

Sounds like the DMV didn't re-register the vehicle to the purchaser, however you were not the legal owner. You didn't state how long ago this...