Croftwick Ltd and BF Ductwork Fabrications Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation)

Case Summary

Mr T Barber brought claims against Croftwick Limited and BF Ductwork Fabrications Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation). The claim was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to do so.

The claim was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim within that time.

• •time limit for claim presentation
• •whether it was reasonably practicable to present claim within time limit

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr T Barber Respondents: (1) Croftwick Limited (2) BF Ductwork Fabrications Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation) Heard at: Cardiff (by video) On: 10 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge R Russell Representation Claimant: In person Respondents: Did not attend JUDGMENT The Second Respondent’s name is amended to BF Ductwork Fabrications Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation). The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit. It was reasonably practicable to do so. The claim is therefore dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Russell 10 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 08 May 2026 Kacey O’Brien FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE 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 here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/