COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions Updated March 26, 2021 Please note: At the bottom of this webpage, you will find footnotes that describe what updates have been made. A: The ETS applies to all employers, employees, and to all places of employment with three exceptions: Workplaces where there is only one employee who does not have contact with other people Employees who are working from home Employees who are covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases regulation Q: Does the ETS apply for employees who split their work time between home and the workplace? A: Yes, however, the regulation applies only when the employees work at the workplace, or are exposed at work, but not when they work from home.