Marie-Hélène Jetté is a seasoned litigator. She has been representing and advising employers for nearly 30 years in the fields of labour and employment law, human rights and freedoms, and administrative law. She is widely recognized for her extensive experience, judicious and informed advice and solid competence when it comes to representing employers in matters related to employment termination, psychological harassment, discrimination, labour standards and occupational health and safety.
Clients regularly call on Marie-Hélène to advise on strategic questions regarding human capital management. She also leverages her practical approach and risk mitigation skills to advise clients on business sales and reorganizations.
In addition, Marie-Hélène has in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical, hospitality, arts, distribution and retail trade sectors. She has participated in several negotiations as an employer’s representative and frequently appears before civil courts and specialized administrative tribunals.
Moreover, Marie-Hélène is involved in her community and serves on various boards of directors. She is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and has for several years been head of the Labour & Employment Law group, which features roughly thirty professionals and is thus one of the largest teams in this practice area in Québec. Her expertise is recognized by several legal directories and rankings. Notably, she received the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Award for Labour & Employment Litigator of the Year in Canada for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022).
Updated April 2024
