Definition:
Availability creep is the gradual expansion of expectations that workers remain reachable, responsive, or ready to work beyond paid hours.
Usage Context:
Common in gig work, remote work, creative labour, and salaried roles with informal overtime expectations.
Critical Note:
Availability creep erodes boundaries without explicit mandate. Time becomes an unacknowledged form of labour extraction.
Related Terms:
Surveillance Creep, Function Creep, Privacy Erosion, Normalisation Pressure, Default Advantage