If the offender has been regularly employed, the Department of Corrections, the sheriff, the superintendent of the house of correction or workhouse, or the probation officer shall arrange for a continuation of such employment. If the offender has not been regularly employed, every reasonable effort shall be made to secure employment for such person, and any person for whom employment is secured shall be paid a fair and reasonable wage and shall not be required to work more than 8 hours per day, nor more than 48 hours per week.