An article on the funded position of Canadian defined benefit pension plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com.

Here are the five top HR, benefit, pension and investment stories of the week:

1. Average DB pension plan’s funded position on solvency basis up in November: report

2. Decision raises questions about dependent contractors’ entitlement to reasonable notice

3. PIAC focusing on pension solvency uniformity, CAPSA risk management guidelines in 2024

4. Employers can use Bell Let’s Talk Day to normalize mental-health discussions, taking leave: expert

5. 68% of global employers view talent attraction, economic growth uncertainty as business threats: survey