An employee worked as a third-shift supervisor at a manufacturing plant. One of his duties was to ensure that all timekeeping records accurately reflected the time his crew actually worked. Workers, including the employee, were then paid for whatever hours the timecards reflected. The employee was also required to assist in submitting budgets for payroll. Needing to leave work early for a second job that he obtained, the employee had one of his trusted co-workers punch his card out at the regular time every day of the week. At the end of the week, he signed the timecard with those hours included, and was paid accordingly. He continued to do this for several weeks before being discovered.
What crime has the employee committed among forgery, embezzlement, larceny by trick and false pretences? Provide the legal basis in support of your answer.