Maja Blanchette

Maja Blanchette, a notable figure within the Employment & Labour Group, extends her legal expertise to both unionized and non-unionized employers. She adeptly handles a myriad of employment and labour issues, ranging from drafting employment agreements and navigating restrictive covenants to ensuring compliance with employment standards. Maja's proficiency extends to advising on workplace policies, managing terminations, and addressing concerns related to human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy, and the legal intricacies of corporate transactions.

Her professional affiliations are as distinguished as her career, including memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Alberta, and the Calgary Bar Association. Maja's academic achievements are equally impressive, having been awarded the Faculty of Science Gold Medal for her outstanding performance at the University of Calgary, where she completed her J.D., M.B.A., and B.Sc., showcasing her dedication and exceptional intellect.

Since her admission to the Alberta bar in 2019, Maja has contributed significantly to the legal field through her publications and legal posts. Her works, such as the analysis of just cause terminations and the impact of legislative amendments on workers' compensation and occupational health and safety in Alberta, provide invaluable insights. Maja's commentary on the evolving landscape of just cause firings and family status discrimination in Alberta and British Columbia highlights her deep understanding of employment law.

Her involvement in noteworthy legal discourse, including the implications of secretly recording colleagues and the adjudication of family status discrimination, underscores Maja's commitment to addressing complex legal issues. Her contributions to the broader legal community, coupled with her role in expanding Stikeman Elliott's expertise across various sectors, underline her significant impact on the field of employment and labour law.