Sustainable employment helps provide consistent income, which helps support one's household needs, as well as local economy. Multiple aspects of employment—including job security, the work environment, financial compensation, and job demands affect one's health.  Job benefits such as health insurance, paid sick leave, and parental leave affect the health of employed individuals as well. 

Those who are unemployed tend to report feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, demoralization, worry, and physical pain. Unemployed individuals tend to suffer more from stress-related illnesses like high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, heart disease, and arthritis. In addition, experiences such as perceived job insecurity, downsizing or workplace closure, and underemployment also have implications for physical and mental health.