Atty. Kit McGuinness
Kit is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office and maintains a litigation practice with particular emphasis on Labour and Employment Law. Kit represents a range of both provincially- and federally-regulated employers in areas such as: workplace policy development; labour relations matters including advising on certification and de-certification processes, and collective bargaining; grievance arbitrations pursuant to a collective agreement; proceedings at the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board; individual terminations and/or group workforce reductions under The Saskatchewan Employment
Labour and Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Saskatoon, SK
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About Kit McGuinness at a Glance
Kit McGuinness is a employment and government attorney based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, practicing at McKercher LLP. Educated at University of British Columbia (—, 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Serves clients in Saskatoon, SK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kit McGuinness
Kit is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office and maintains a litigation practice with particular emphasis on Labour and Employment Law.
Kit represents a range of both provincially- and federally-regulated employers in areas such as:
- workplace policy development;
- labour relations matters including advising on certification and de-certification processes, and collective bargaining;
- grievance arbitrations pursuant to a collective agreement;
- proceedings at the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board;
- individual terminations and/or group workforce reductions under The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Canada Labour Code;
- human rights issues, including advising through the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and Canadian Human Rights Commission’s investigation and prosecution processes;
- drafting employment agreements;
- representing the employer during OHS investigations and hearings as well as responding to workplace harassment issues; and other related issues.
Kit also maintains a civil litigation practice primarily in the area of insurance defence.
Kit has appeared as primary counsel at all levels of court in Saskatchewan as well as the Federal Court of Canada, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board, arbitrations held under The Canada Labour Code, and in labour arbitration hearings pursuant to a collective agreement.
Kit has been designated a “Lawyer to Watch” for Labour Law and is listed in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Kit was invited to join the partnership in 2021.
Practice Areas Explained
Kit McGuinness's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kit McGuinness handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Saskatoon.
Employment Law in Saskatoon
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kit McGuinness is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Government & Administrative Law in Saskatoon
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Saskatoon
Practicing law in Saskatchewan. Legal matters in Saskatchewan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Saskatoon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Saskatchewan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Saskatchewan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Saskatchewan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Saskatoon Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Saskatoon-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Saskatoon Choose Kit McGuinness
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kit McGuinness's practice in the field of employment and government.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and government, Kit McGuinness can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon-based practice means Kit McGuinness attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kit McGuinness Handles in Saskatoon
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Kit McGuinness has experience with under Saskatchewan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Kit McGuinness directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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