Apex Network Solutions Ltd

Case Summary

Mr Birch brought a claim against Apex Network Solutions Ltd which was heard on 27 March 2026. The claimant conceded that his claim was not presented within the applicable time limit, and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. The claim was therefore dismissed.

The claimant conceded that the claim was presented outside the applicable time limit, and the tribunal found that it was not just and equitable to extend that time limit.

• •Time limit for presenting claim
• •Whether it is just and equitable to extend the time limit

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr T Birch Respondent: Apex Network Solutions Ltd Heard at: Manchester (By Video) On: 27 March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Buzzard REPRESENTATION: Claimant: In Person Respondent: Mr R Sisodia (Managing Director) JUDGMENT The claimant conceded that his claim was not presented within the applicable time limit. It is not just and equitable to extend the time limit. The claim is therefore dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Buzzard 27 March 2026 Judgment sent to the parties on: 20 May 2026 .......................................... For the Tribunal: 2 Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found at www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/