Amanda Paige Cohen

Amanda Cohen is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Her practice is largely representing unionized employers, with a particular focus in healthcare, municipal, transportation and nuclear sectors. She is an experienced litigator and regularly represents employers in grievance arbitrations, interest arbitrations, labour proceedings and human rights complaints.

In addition to her advocacy work, Amanda provides strategic advice to clients on a range of labour, employment and human rights issues. Amanda focuses on providing practical solutions to clients that reflect the realities of their business. She also negotiates reasonable settlements of wrongful dismissal matters on behalf of employers and is a frequent speaker on human resources law, particularly with respect to current developments, human rights issues, workplace investigations, attendance management and legislative changes.

Employment Law Human Rights Labour Relations Litigation Occupational Health Workplace Safety & Insurance

Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Healthcare Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Media & Communications Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Transportation & Warehousing

“Accommodating Mental Health Issues – Challenges and Strategies” Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs: 2026 Spring Education Symposium – Labour Relations Day (May 6, 2026)

“What will a return to work look like Part 2…..When the Dust Settles…..” Ontario Bar Association (May 19, 2020)