Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a guidance Thursday outlining how long hours, limited autonomy, and low wages can affect workers’ physical and mental health. Disrespectful workplaces that cause burnout and chronic stress increase anxiety and depression, heighten infection levels, increase the risk of heart disease, and disrupt sleep. Murthy outlined that a healthy workplace offers growth opportunities, work-life balance, employee influence on workplace decisions, and protection from harm.