Maija Pluto

Maija Pluto is a dedicated lawyer and partner at Gaertner Baron, specializing in employment law and civil litigation, who was called to the Ontario Bar in 2016. Maija has built a distinguished career marked by her deep expertise and commitment to her clients.

Maija’s dedication to her clients and her expertise in employment law make her a trusted advisor of all aspects of workplace law, to businesses both large and small. For employers, Maija helps with preventing, planning for, and successfully navigating various workplace issues, including but not limited:
• Employment Contracts
• Policies and Procedures
• Discipline and Dismissal
• Workplace Investigation
• Notice of termination

For employees and contractors, Maija regularly advises on legal entitlements and advocates for their rights with regards to:
• Wrongful dismissals
• Termination of contact for contractors
• Constructive dismissals
• Terminations for cause
• Long-term disability claims and denials
• Disciplinary matters
• Severance package negotiations
• Terminations without cause
• Human rights issues
• Workplace discrimination and harassment
• Allegations of fraud by former employer

Maija also specializes in corporate/commercial disputes that often arise in the context of business associations, such as:
• Partnership disputes
• Shareholder oppression
• Directors’ and officers’ liability claims
• Fraud and misappropriation claims
• Breach of fiduciary duty

Maija began her legal journey at a prominent Vaughan law firm, where she articled in the civil litigation department, gaining invaluable experience that laid the foundation for her career. She earned her J.D. from Queen’s University in 2015, where her academic excellence was recognized with multiple awards. Fluent in Russian, Maija brings a unique perspective and broadens the scope of her legal practice, effectively serving a diverse clientele. As a partner at Gaertner Baron, she represents clients at the Ontario Superior Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal, consistently delivering exceptional legal services at a highly competitive rate.

For an appointment with Maija, please contact her at:

Gaertner Baron Professional Corporation
119 Spadina Avenue,
Suite 604
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2L1
Canada

Phone: 416-260-2100 x 204
Fax: 416-260-2700

maija@gaertnerbaron.com