Sting Stung by Sexism

Oooo, ego check for Trudie Styler and her hubby rocker Sting. An employment tribunal in London has ordered the couple to pay their former chef, Jane Martin, $51,000 for "unlawful dismissal and sexual discrimination."

Martin, 41, worked for the couple for over eight years but alleges that when she became pregnant, Styler began making her work long hours and got angry with her when she she took sick time from work.

Martin quit her job in April of 2006 after all of the drama and accused Styler of having a "grandiose ego." OUCH! The Sting-Styler crew has already launched an appeal.

Pay the money. You know you were arseholes and you have plenty of money.

Shame On You Sting & Trudie

A British labor tribunal has found that Sting and wife Trudie Styler engaged in "shameful conduct" when they fired their pregnant chef.

Jane Martin was let go in April 2006 after eight years as the couple's chef. Martin claimed Styler created a "climate of fear" and said she was forced to work 14-hour days, even when she had morning sickness. "[Styler] is without doubt the driving force manipulating others to perform her 'dirty work,'" the tribunal ruled. Damages are due to be decided at a hearing next month.

Styler says, "I am devastated by this decision and I will appeal."