Employment is a central feature of many people’s lives. Not only is employment vital to most people for supporting themselves; they also tend to derive significant meaning from their work. Employees are often in a power imbalance as between themselves and their employers, but a good employment lawyer can leverage the rights of employees to be dealt with fairly by their employers. The team at KITCHEN WELLS LLP has extensive experience representing employees throughout the western provinces and Ontario, and can advise or represent employees who:
- Have been terminated and believe the termination was not justified;
- Need a legal opinion on whether the severance they are being offered is fair;
- Feel their employer is deliberately mistreating them or withholding things in the hope they will quit (i.e. constructive dismissal);
- Believe they are experiencing discrimination on the basis of one or more characteristics protected by provincial human rights legislation; or
- Need advice about whether an employer’s new policy or requirement is lawful.
James Kitchen and partner Jody Wells have represented many Canadians who unjustly lost their jobs as a result of workplace COVID vaccine mandates. While most cases have settled, some are heading to trial and awaiting decisions. Mrs. Wells was very pleased to have won the case of Yee v WestJet, 2025 ABCJ 87, a first-of-its-kind case in which an employee fired for not taking the COVID vaccine prevailed at court in establishing wrongful termination and being awarded damages.
The team at KITCHEN WELLS LLP is also available to advise and represent employers seeking a lawyer who shares their values. If you are an employer focused on operating a profitable business and resisting present social trends that you know are detrimental to your legitimate business objectives, reach out to our team for assistance with your workplace issues.
Testimonials
“After being turned away by multiple firms not willing to touch a sensitive political case, in an answer to prayer, James and Jody took me on and diligently defended my employment rights.
Jody was very empathetic to my situation and her continued reassurance and preparations helped give me confidence for trial. Her persistent determination and hard work resulted in a groundbreaking monumental win against unjust discriminatory Covid policies.
It has been a blessing to be represented by lawyers who shared my Christian faith and their pursuit of justice for human rights. I’m incredibly thankful for them, and given the opportunity, I would not hesitate to work with team James Kitchen & Jody Wells again and give them my highest recommendation!”
– Duong Yee
“I was on the hunt for legal help for months. I was eventually referred to James, whom I had heard of in the past. He was confident that my case was good, and he re-instilled the confidence that drained away with years of waiting and months of searching for a lawyer who valued my case against my potential employer. All other lawyers seemed to be avoiding my case, but James was the only lawyer confident to help despite the controversial and sensitive nature of my position. His character and convictions are admirable and his dedication to protecting freedom is what makes him a strong lawyer. The legal process went perfectly thanks to James.
I fully recommend James Kitchen as legal representation. He isn’t afraid to take cases that go against the grain in the name of freedom and justice.”
– Erika Jansen