Let me start off by saying I am in human resources and spend most of my time interviewing and hiring. I really think it is very unlikely that the reason your H is not getting a job due to the A. Actually, I am sort of surprised he got fired for having a A. The company (and most companies I network with) view employees personal life as just that, personal. Also, as a HR proffessional I would be concerned about the fired employees response to being terminated for that reason but maybe since it is a Christian organization they can justify it more. Regardless, I don't see it as a reason to fire someone unless it affected their work in someway but that is just IMHO!
Okay, back to him not finding employment. It is more then likely that the companies he is applying to will never find out about the A (unless he discloses the information). It is usually up to company policy but most companies will only give out employment verifications. Meaning position(s) held and employment dates. Most will not answer any other questions, including the eligible for rehire and why did they leave questions. This is because former employees can sue for slander etc and most companies are fearful of this happening so this is the way to protect themselves. Even if the company your H did work for does not employ this type of policy I am not sure they would release all of the details of why he was termed for the same reasons. Also, I am not sure other companies would hold it against him when making hiring decisions.
I do have a few questions: Has your H been on interviews? How does he answer the question of why he left his previous position? What type of jobs is he looking for? Meaning, you said he was in upper management. Is he looking for the same exact type of work and won't settle for anything less? If so that could be part of the problem. He may need to take a step or two down to build back up to where he was. I know it is probably not what he wants to do but it is the way it usually works.
Hope that helps! Let me know the answer to those questions and I would be happy to share my insight with you from the other side of the hiring fence...
