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
The minimum wage, to me, should not even be necessary - not because employers should pay their employees less, but rather that employers should value their workers enough to pay reasonable amounts as they can.  I am bothered by companies that make billions in profits, but can only "afford" to pay minimum wage.  If that is true, then there is something wrong with the tax system.
Yes, I think they call it social or moral responsibility. There's obviously a lack of respect going on somewhere
opinion exist about the benefits and drawbacks of a minimum wage. Supporters of the minimum wage say it increases the standard of living of workers, reduces poverty, reduces inequality, and boosts morale. In contrast, opponents of the minimum wage say it increases poverty, increases unemployment (particularly among unskilled or inexperienced workers) and is damaging to businesses, because excessively high minimum wages require businesses to raise the prices of their product or service to accommodate the extra expense of paying a higher wage and some low-wage workers "will
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