It drives me crazy how many employers pay minimum knowing people can't live off of that
Yes, the exploitation of labor is the act of treating workers unfairly for ones own benefit.  There are many companies that do this, but not all do.
Companies that make huge profits should give back to the ones making them that money
I agree.  The social relationship between the workers and the employers should be based on hard work by the workers, and fairness by the employers.  It boosts morale of all workers to see that both employees and employers are on the same team for each one's benefit. 
I have worked all types of jobs and I completely agree. It can really make or break an employee
Minimum wage
A minimum wage is the lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their workers—the price floor below which workers may not sell their labor. Most countries had introduced minimum wage legislation by the end of the 20th century. 
Supply and demand models suggest that there may be welfare and employment losses from minimum wages. However, if the labor market is in a state of monopsony (with only one employer available who is hiring), minimum wages can increase the efficiency of the market. There is debate about
enough in tips, the employer must still pay the $7.25 minimum wage. But this means in many states tips do not go to workers: tips are taken by employers to subsidize low pay. Under FLSA 1938 §216(b)-(c) the Secretary of State can enforce the law, or individuals can claim on their own behalf. Federal enforcement is rare, so most employees are successful if they are in a labor union. The Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 limits deductions or "garnishments" by employers to 25 per cent of