Denver employees face new $20 monthly parking fee

A new parking rule at Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver has upset many employees. Starting on April 1, workers will need to pay $20 a month to park at their job. This decision caught many by surprise as employees only learned about it from a Reddit post. The shopping center introduced paid parking for customers eight years ago. Now, nearly 2,500 employees will face a new annual fee of $240 just for parking. This change is expected to raise around $600,000 for the center. Nathan Southerland, a store director, expressed concern over the lack of communication from management about the fee increase. He highlighted that many hourly workers may struggle with this additional cost, which could make it harder to keep staff. Mike Wilson, the mall's general manager, stated that free parking for employees was not meant to last long. He noted that most businesses in the area do not offer free parking. Employees are now seeking clarity on why the fees are being implemented and how the funds will be used.