Wangaratta man Steve Wilson, who last month lost an appeal against charges of stalking, harassment and possessing and producing child pornography, was found to have been harshly treated by Nestle which owns the food plant.

Industrial tribunal Fair Work Australia determined that Wilson had a valid unfair dismissal case.

The former casual employee took his grievance to Fair Work Australia, arguing for compensation because he had not been fairly dealt with in having his job terminated.

Fair Work Australia senior deputy president Lea Drake found Wilson's case did have merit and ordered Nestle to pay him for 10 days work.

"On balance I consider that Mr Wilson’s termination on 14 July 2009 was harsh, unjust and unreasonable," Ms Drake said.

"Uncle Tobys was a procedural fairness free zone in relation to Mr Wilson. Mr Wilson was entitled to an opportunity to consider and respond to Uncle Tobys’ grounds of concern regarding his continuing employment even if, in the end, Uncle Tobys was not likely to be persuaded."

Wilson had worked for Uncle Tobys since 2002 and had no official complaints lodged against him.

Management only discovered his criminal behaviour through press coverage of his court case.

Wilson, who wore a wig, hat and dark glasses to hide his identity during court appearances last year, was found guilty in April 2009 of stalking, pornography and harassment offences.

He was later sentenced to 12 months in jail with Magistrate Dan Muling said he showed little remorse or empathy for his victims.

A County Court judge last month confirmed the penalties after an appeal by Wilson.