Emotional distress cases can be difficult, but they are possible. Many jobs are stressful, but if an employer’s negligence or malice caused a hostile work environment or a physically unsafe environment, an emotional distress case is more likely to succeed. Emotional stress can also be caused by wrongful termination, retaliation, or other worker’s rights violations. These would be valid reasons to file a claim against your employer. If your emotional stress is the result of a job that is expected to be stressful, you likely cannot sue your employer.