diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index 5110e24ab..4794122f6 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ changelog.txt uses a syntax similar to RST, with a few special sequences:
 - ``toggle-kbd-cursor``: add hotkey for toggling the keyboard cursor (Alt-K)
 - `gui/control-panel`: add preference option for hiding the terminal console on startup
 - `gui/control-panel`: add preference option for hiding "armok" tools in command lists
+- ``Dwarf Therapist``: add a warning to the Labors screen when Dwarf Therapist is active so players know that changes they make to that screen will have no effect. If you're starting a new embark and nobody seems to be doing anything, check your Labors tab for this warning to see if Dwarf Therapist thinks it is in control (even if it's not running).
 
 ## Documentation
 
diff --git a/plugins/lua/autolabor.lua b/plugins/lua/autolabor.lua
index 6ef4d7279..50f39b225 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/autolabor.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/autolabor.lua
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ AutolaborOverlay.ATTRS{
     default_enabled=true,
     viewscreens='dwarfmode/Info/LABOR',
     frame={w=29, h=5},
-    frame_style=gui.MEDIUM_FRAME,
+    frame_style=gui.THIN_FRAME,
     frame_background=gui.CLEAR_PEN,
 }
 
@@ -18,9 +18,20 @@ function AutolaborOverlay:init()
     self:addviews{
         widgets.Label{
             frame={t=0, l=0},
-            text_pen=COLOR_RED,
+            text_pen=COLOR_LIGHTRED,
+            text='DFHack autolabor is active!',
+            visible=isEnabled,
+        },
+        widgets.Label{
+            frame={t=0, l=0},
+            text_pen=COLOR_LIGHTRED,
+            text='Dwarf Therapist is active!',
+            visible=function() return not isEnabled() end,
+        },
+        widgets.Label{
+            frame={t=1, l=0},
+            text_pen=COLOR_WHITE,
             text={
-                'DFHack autolabor is active!', NEWLINE,
                 'Any changes made on this', NEWLINE,
                 'screen will have no effect.'
             },
@@ -29,7 +40,7 @@ function AutolaborOverlay:init()
 end
 
 function AutolaborOverlay:render(dc)
-    if not isEnabled() then return false end
+    if df.global.game_extra.external_flag ~= 1 then return end
     AutolaborOverlay.super.render(self, dc)
 end